Soy Free Mango Fruit Leather
Ripe mango, a squeeze of lime, a hint of ginger, and a drizzle of honey come together in a blender before a long, slow oven dry transforms the whole thing into chewy, glossy strips that taste like sunshine. This is the kind of snack that disappears fast — sweet, tangy, and just a little tropical, with an optional pinch of turmeric that gives the leather a gorgeous golden hue. Store-bought fruit snacks are notorious for sneaky additives and hard-to-read ingredient panels, so making your own means you know exactly what went into every strip. The process is genuinely hands-off: blend, spread, and let the low oven do the work while you go about your day. Rolling the finished strips in parchment keeps them from sticking together and makes them easy to pack into lunchboxes or toss in a bag for a hike. With just five clean, whole-food ingredients, this is one of those recipes that feels almost too simple for how impressive the result actually is.
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8 servings
- 3 cups fresh or frozen mango chunks, thawed if frozen
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ⅛ tsp ground turmeric (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 170°F (77°C). If your oven's lowest setting is 200°F (93°C), set it there and prop the door open slightly with a wooden spoon. Line an 18x13-inch rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- 2
Combine the mango chunks, honey, lime juice, grated ginger, and turmeric (if using) in a blender or food processor. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down the sides once. The puree should be pourable and free of any fibrous lumps.
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